SPONSORED BY PRINCETON PARKS AND RECREATION
SPRING WONDER WALKS BY MASS AUDUBON
AT THOMAS PRINCE SCHOOL
TWO PROGRAMS FOR
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SECOND GRADES
And THIRD THROUGH FIFTH GRADES
SPRING 2012
Mass Audubon’s Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary is offering two series of SPRING WONDER WALKS as after school programs. These 3 walks will be conducted on the school grounds at the Thomas Prince School. This program is sponsored by the Princeton Parks and Recreation, so we ask you to return the registration form and payment to school, care of Princeton Parks and Recreation. Cost: $ 8. per session; $24. for all 3 sessions. We ask that you sign up for all 3 sessions, if at all possible.
Turtles, Beavers and Frogs – Program for Grades K-2,
Wednesday afternoons, 3:00-4:00PM on the following dates:
May 2nd - “Turtles in and Around our Backyards”
Thomas Prince School has already made turtle crossing signs. What
turtles are being helped? Meet a live turtle, Lily, and see many other
turtle shells from native turtles of Massachusetts..
May 9th – “Beavers – the Master Builders”
Learn about beavers and see their teeth. They are our largest rodent.
How do they survive with a house in the water? See beaver chews
and a pelt and then build a beaver habitat.
May 16th - “Frogs, Frogs, Frogs – Not All of Them live in the Pond”
Hear different frog calls. Learn which live in the ponds, woods or
fields. Make frogs to stick on trees and look for frogs in the ponds.
Please wear boots. We will provide nets.
Become a Nature Detective – Program for Grades 3-5
Dates: Thursdays, May 8, 15, 22. 3:30-4:30PM at Thomas Prince School
Who lives and what grows in the woods, pools, streams, and meadows in back of your schoolyard? As a member of the after school nature detectives, we will track down field evidence and look for nature's clues to solve this environmental mystery. Bring your keen observational skills, five senses, and imagination.
All staff need to know how your child is getting home, so please send written permission each time saying that your child is staying after for Audubon’s nature program. We will be going outside, even in a light rain. Have your child dress appropriately for the weather. The program will be held indoors if there are heavy rains. Parents will have to sign their child out at pick up inside. Thanks for your cooperation. Parents are welcome to come along.
Minimum: 8 children. Maximum: 25 children.
Princeton Parks and Recreation
Spring 2012 Program Registration
Please fill in the information below, based on your student and desired program. Registrations may be mailed to Princeton Parks and Recreation, 6 Town Hall Dr, Princeton MA 01541, or send in to school with students, to the attention of “Princeton Parks and Recreation”.
Checks should be made out to “Princeton Parks and Recreation”. Please include a separate check per program registration. Please adhere to registration deadlines as indicated in the program descriptions.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BOTTOM PORTION WITH THE PROPER FEE(S).
NAME: _______________________________________________ age_____ grade ___
NAME: _________________________________________________age _____ grade ___
NAME:__________________________________________________age_____grade___
NAME:__________________________________________________age_____grade___
Address:________________________________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _______________________Work/CellPhone:_______________________
EmergencyContact:________________________________________________________
Medical Considerations/Allergies:___________________________________________________
Program Name, Participant’s Name, Fee Enclosed, Dates for Audubon
1.______________________________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________________________
3_______________________________________________________________________
4.______________________________________________________________________
I agree not to hold responsible Princeton Parks and Recreation or the Town Princeton; the Wachusett School District; or any of the parties connected with the program for any injury or accident that may occur during the program. I understand that if my child becomes a discipline problem, he/she will be dismissed from the program. No money will be refunded. I also grant permission for the Recreation Staff to seek medical care for my child in the event that a family member cannot be reached
Signature: ___________________________________________________Date:_______________
Email: _________________________________________________
More information, on all programs as well as updates on any newly added programs is available on the Recreation website: www.town.princeton.ma.us, click on “Recreation”, and “Spring Programs”. Email or phone recreation@town.princeton.ma.us or 978 868-8055. Questions, suggestions, always welcome! Subscribe to Recreation News today and stay informed!
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